Your new company
An exciting opportunity has become available for a commercially astute and articulate Senior Corporate Counsel to join a leading, national financial services provider on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
This role sits within a well-regarded legal team and offers exposure to high-quality commercial work across regulatory, contract, and stakeholder advisory matters - with direct impact on day-to-day operations and strategic legal risk management.
Your new role
As Senior Corporate Counsel, you will work closely with the Senior Legal Counsel and support a high-performing in-house legal function during a period of team movement and secondment coverage. This is a broad and hands-on legal role where you will:
* Provide advice on commercial contracts, operational legal matters, and business-as-usual legal support
* Interpret and apply key regulatory frameworks (NCCPA, ASIC Act, AML/CTF, Privacy, PPSA)
* Review and negotiate third-party agreements and customer-related documentation
* Support internal operational stakeholders, particularly within the loans and customer services teams
* Assist with compliance projects, policy reviews, and legal documentation updates
* Advise on risk, customer complaint resolution, and legal obligations
What you'll need to succeed
* 3+ years' post-admission experience (in-house or private practice)
* Solid grounding in financial services, banking, insurance, or regulatory law
* Strong commercial contracts experience and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders
* Confidence, clarity, and professionalism in your written and verbal communication
* A pragmatic, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively
* Must be based in Melbourne and able to commute to the southeast for two days per week
What you'll get in return
* High-calibre legal work with exposure to major operational stakeholders
* Flexible hybrid working model: only 2 days onsite per week (with free parking)
* Supportive, collaborative culture with a national legal team
* Competitive salary package
* Genuine work-life balance and a values-driven environment
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Suras Khosla now on (03) 9604 9519 or email suras.khosla@hays.com.au.
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